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purulence

/ˈpɜːrjʊləns/ noun · British & US

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What does purulence mean?

noun

A state of being foul or putrid; a foul or putrid substance.

Example

"The doctor warned of the risk of infection and its accompanying purulence."

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Words that share this root

purify purification purifier purulent

What's another word for purulence?

foulness putridity corruption gangrene infection sepsis

What's the opposite of purulence?

purity cleanliness wholesomeness

Rhymes with purulence

curulence furulence herulence surulence